Poached Pears in Caramel Sauce

1. 1 Fresh ginger≈ $8.00 per kg 4 g
2. 2 Brown sugar 30 g
3. 3 Pears≈ $3.80 per kg 160 g
4. 4 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
5. 5 Cinnamon 1 g
6. 6 Apple juicepack 1 l ≈ $3.00 80 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Peel the pears³, halve them, and core them.

2. Melt the butter⁴ with the sugar and grated ginger in a small saucepan over low heat for 2–3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.

3. Add the cinnamon and apple⁶ juice, then bring to a simmer.

4. Place the pears³ cut-side down in the syrup.

5. Simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes, basting occasionally, until the pears³ are tender (a knife slips in easily).

6. Remove the pears³, reduce the syrup for 3–5 minutes until thickened, then pour over the pears. Serve warm.